Beach Fun
Holtz thought her skin was going to melt off if the heat didn't let up soon. She was sprawled starfish style on the concrete floor.
“That’s it I'm calling it.” Abby slammed her papers down and walked into the main part of the firehouse. “We’re taking the day off and going to the beach. Let’s go, get ready now, I will leave without you.” Holtz rolled up and clunked up the steps to the third floor, grumbling as she zombie walked into her room to change. “Holtz you better move your ass!”
An hour later and the gang was climbing out of the Ecto-3, the newest version of their ghostbusting machine. Holtz was sporting her usual, an old fashioned pair of trunks and a black bikini top, the trunks riding low on her hips. Abby was rocking high-waisted swimsuit bottoms and a bikini top, both a light pink with blue polka dots. Patty was wearing a dark red swimsuit, the back and sides open, the top and bottom connected by a strip of fabric in the front. Erin was more reserved, shorts down to her knees and a light t-shirt. After grabbing their stuff the four friends headed down the beach, finding a place where they could spread their towels out.
“That water looks amazing!” Holtz screeched as she raced for the crashing waves, tumbling into them and getting completely soaked within seconds. Patty and Erin spread out their towels then sat down.
“You not gonna swim baby?” Erin looked up to find Patty’s attention on her, Abby already gone, probably to flirt up guys.
“I've never been much of a swimmer…” Patty nodded and grabbed a book.
“I understand. I used to love it, but after swimming in the Bronx,” Patty shivered. “It gets real old real fast.” Erin nodded her head. While Patty got lost in the world of reading, Erin watched the beach around them. Several families were there, along with large groups of college students. She was unable to spot Holtz until she heard a scream, and found the engineer surrounded by a gaggle of college girls. She had wrestled a shark and was telling the girls about it. Erin felt her annoyance spike as Holtz released the fish and the girls moved in closer, hands touching her shoulders and upper arms.
“Why are you two sitting there being all lazy?” Erin jumped as Abby’s came up behind her, Patty seemingly unfazed.
“Book.” Abby nodded and looked down at Erin, an eyebrow cocked.
“And what’s your excuse?” Erin stuttered, but when no words came out she shrugged. “Come on. At least walk in the water with me.” Erin sighed and stood beside her friend.
“Okay.” Abby grabbed her hand and pulled her to the water, the waves lapping at their ankles. Erin walked until the water was to her knees, just below her shorts, and ran her fingers through it. It was the perfect temperature against her too hot skin. Erin heard a loud giggle and as she looked up to find the source a large splash of water hit her, soaking her from head to toe. She gasped and opened her eyes, furious, to find Holtz looking sheepishly at her.
“Sorry, Er. They dared me to.” Erin looked at the group of girls behind Holtz and glared, then trudged back up the beach, dripping wet. “Come on Erin, don't be mad.” Holtz was right behind her, bottom lip worried between her lip. When Erin reached her towel she grabbed it and threw it at Holtz to hold, the grabbed the bottom of her shirt and stripped it off, kicking her shorts off after and shoving them both in a plastic bag. She grabbed her towel from Holtz, who had gone slack jawed, and rubbed at her hair. When Holtz did nothing but stare, Erin’s frown deepened.
“What?”
“I didn't realize you were hiding such a smoking body under all that stiff fabric.” Erin felt her face flush and then she remembered what she’d put on under her clothes. The only bathing suit she owned was a light blue bikini, the bottoms low riding and the top exaggerating what she normally kept hidden. She had bought it for a party Phil had invited her to, hoping that it would get him to sleep with her. It had worked, but after that Erin had no reason to use it until now.
“Shut up Holtz…” Holtzmann’s eyes widened and Erin could tell she had something on the tip of her tongue when Erin felt someone walk up behind her.
“Hey, we saw what happened, and are you okay? This chick’s not bothering you is she?” It was a triad of young men, all the stereotypical sort of attractive Erin would have gone bonkers for.
“Yeah I'm fine. Thank you.”
“Um, hey, we have like a cooler of beer over there if you’d like to join us.” Holtz took in a sharp breath and then her arm was around Erin’s waist, pulling her close.
“Sorry boys, but she’s got all she needs right here.” Erin turned to look at her confused and the look on Holtz’s face did nothing to help. She looked unbelievably angry.
“Alright, but if you change your mind you’re always welcome.” One of them shot her a wink and they walked away.
“Holtz what the hell was that?” Holtzmann’s arm never left her waist as Erin turned to look at her.
“Don't tell me you actually wanted to go with those giant idiots? I mean look at them. Brawn overpowers brain there.” Erin felt her own temper flare and she stepped out of Holtz’s embrace.
“I'm single and maybe I did want to go with them, that wasn't yours to decide Holtzmann.”
“Well maybe I don't want you to go with them.” Holtz’s voice was steely but quiet.
“Why the hell not Holtzmann? I don't understand why you’re being so weird about this!” Holtz growled and grabbed Erin by the shoulders, then yanked her forward for a kiss. When she finally pulled away, chest heaving, Erin just stared at her wide eyed.
“So yeah, that's why.” Erin was frozen, her brain running at a light speed. “Are you going to say anything or are you going to stare at me all day?” Holtz was getting nervous. Erin blinked slowly and met Holtz’s eyes, her mind screaming one thing over and over again. Erin lifted her hands to cup Holtz’s face, then pulled her in for another kiss. This one was deeper and hotter, Erin felt like she was going to combust. When she finally pulled away Holtz was bright red and her eyes were wide, lips kiss swollen and slightly apart.
“Why did you wait so long to do that?” Erin slid her hands down and around Holtz’s neck, pulling her closer.
“I don't know… but I'm sure as hell glad I did it now.” Holtz glanced down at her lips and then they were leaning in again, inching closer.
“Get a room god dammit!” Patty tossed a towel at them and the two pulled away, Holtz grinning and Erin blushing like a maniac.
“Thanks Patty…” Erin jumped as Abby decided to join them again.
“What did I miss?” Holtz and Erin shared a look and Patty groaned.
Holtz winked at Erin and then turned to their friend, a sly smirk on her face, “Nothin.”